Film Movement: New 2K Restoration of King Hu's The Fate of Lee Khan Detailed for Blu-ray
HomeFilm Movement: New 2K Restoration of King Hu's The Fate of Lee Khan Detailed for Blu-ray
Posted June 12, 2019 06:23 PM by Webmaster
Film Movement has officially announced and detailed its upcoming Blu-ray release of director Kin Hu's classic film The Fate of Lee Khan (1973). The release will be available for purchase on July 23.
Synopsis: In his follow-up to the critically acclaimed A Touch of Zen, trailblazing filmmaker King Hu brings together an all-star female cast, including Hong Kong cinema stalwart Li Li-hua and Angela "Lady Kung Fu" Mao, in this lively martial arts adventure.
When Lee Khan, a powerful general of the oppressive Yuan Dynasty, procures the battle map of the Chinese rebel army, resistance fighters, aided by an undercover girl-gang, strive to corner him at an inn. Featuring stunning action sequences choreographed by Jackie Chan's "Kung Fu elder brother" Sammo Hung and a generous mix of intrigue and humor, The Fate of Lee Khan is a legendary wuxia masterpiece.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Synopsis: In his follow-up to the critically acclaimed A Touch of Zen, trailblazing filmmaker King Hu brings together an all-star female cast, including Hong Kong cinema stalwart Li Li-hua and Angela "Lady Kung Fu" Mao, in this lively martial arts adventure.
When Lee Khan, a powerful general of the oppressive Yuan Dynasty, procures the battle map of the Chinese rebel army, resistance fighters, aided by an undercover girl-gang, strive to corner him at an inn. Featuring stunning action sequences choreographed by Jackie Chan's "Kung Fu elder brother" Sammo Hung and a generous mix of intrigue and humor, The Fate of Lee Khan is a legendary wuxia masterpiece.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 2K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- NYAFF Chat: The Fate of King Hu video discussion
- New essay by Chinese-language film expert and author Stephen Teo
